After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 569 The Treasure Trove

"The Tong family actually brought out the treasure map from the previous dynasty. Are they really that willing to do this?"

"Oh my, for so many years there have been rumors that the Tong family has a treasure map from the previous dynasty, I didn't expect it to be true."

"Why not offer this fine item to His Majesty instead of flaunting it today?"

"You don't know this, but this treasure is said to be the dowry of a princess from the previous dynasty. After the country fell, the princess naturally couldn't get married as planned."

When our Great Zhou Dynasty was established, the women of the previous dynasty were not affected. This princess left the capital at that time with her considerable dowry.

As for where the princess went afterward, it is unknown. Some say she went to the Western Regions, while others say she went south. There are several versions, and it's hard to know which one is true.

But the treasure map is indeed real. The so-called treasure is actually the dowry of that princess of a fallen kingdom. How can our emperor possibly covet this?

Wouldn't that seem... cough cough, well~

Well, that makes sense. After destroying someone's country, how could you possibly go and plunder the dowry of their princess?

So the treasure map remained safely in the Tong family's possession. However, whether the Tong family ever went to look for the dowry of the princess of the fallen kingdom remains unknown.

"Let me reiterate, if this treasure map is most likely genuine, then why is the Tong family bringing it out? Is their family really so aloof as to part with such a large sum of money?"

"Could it be that they've been searching for years without finding it? They've wasted so much manpower, resources, and money. If it's all just going down the drain, this treasure map isn't a treasure map, it's a money-devouring beast!"

"That makes sense, that makes sense! If we can't find it, this treasure map will just be a hot potato, won't it?"

After all, so many people in the Great Zhou Dynasty know that the treasure map is in the hands of the Tong family, even the Emperor knows. Doesn't this make it a hot potato?

If you find it and benefit from it, that's fine; you can just bear the bad reputation. But if you don't find it, having this treasure map in your hand is definitely an eyesore!

"Then the head of the Tong family is really cunning. You can't say that the prize he set up this time is not valuable, but you can't say that it is priceless either."

Whether we can find the treasure, and whether we have the time and resources to search for it, really depends on both luck and ability!

The Tong family's poetry gathering this time has unexpectedly thrown out a hot potato; they've really played their cards right.

The main advantage is that we no longer need to offer precious treasures or ancient books as prizes, which saves us a lot of money.

Jiang Xiaoqi heard everything everyone said. When he heard the words "princess of the previous dynasty", he reached for the safety buckle in his external space.

If the former dynasty princess they mentioned is the same one he knows, then the items stored in his safety amulet must be the actual treasure...

Jiang Xiaoqi remained expressionless, listening to the surrounding conversation with one ear and keeping the other ear to the father and son beside him.

At this moment, the organizer of the poetry gathering, Minister Tong, finally appeared and announced the official start of the poetry gathering.

As a competitive poetry gathering, there were naturally judges. The most respected scholar from the Hanlin Academy was present, as were officials from the Six Ministries who were renowned for their poetry.

Besides these seven people, there were also three great Confucian scholars from the common people, all of whom were highly respected and had extraordinary poetic talent.

There are ten judges in total, which is a very large lineup.

Jiang Xiaoqi had no intention of winning the poetry competition, especially since the prize was a treasure map from the dowry of a princess from the previous dynasty.

However, others don't see it that way, especially those from influential families.

After all, only those with money and power can protect the treasure map, and only those with manpower can dig up the treasure.

During the poetry gathering, the talented men recited poems and composed couplets, each displaying their unique style and wielding their brushes.

The sight of Jiang Xiaoqi with Qiu Cheng and his son Qiu Feng suddenly seemed out of place.

After all, only the three of them were still sitting there, drinking tea, as if the poetry gathering had nothing to do with them.

"Ahem, Dad, shall we write something too?"

"Huh? What should I write?"

Qiu Feng sighed and said, "Writing poems, Dad? We're here for a poetry gathering today. What are we doing here if not writing poems? Are we here to drink tea?"

I have indeed tasted quite a bit of tea, and even washed my face with tea water~

"Ahem, then why don't you write one? Your father isn't good at writing poetry, anyway. Hey? Lord Jiang, would you like to write one too?"

"Uh, no, I'm not good at this, just like Lord Qiu."

Qiu Feng was speechless. They were not good at this kind of thing, so what were they doing at the poetry gathering?

Especially Young Master Jiang, who was a clever little devil even as a child. He was once the youngest student in the Jiang family's top class, and I really don't believe he can't write poetry.

Jiang Xiaoqi's gaze was sincere, without the slightest trace of lying, but as a former classmate, Qiu Feng simply didn't believe it.

Under Qiu Feng's suspicious gaze, Jiang Xiaoqi's mischievous thoughts were about to burst forth.

"Well, I'm not good at this, but there are people who are. Brother Qiu, have you forgotten what you were like when you were little?"

Our Chiang family school also has a girls' school. I remember that an elder in Brother Qiu's family once taught at the Chiang family girls' school.

When Brother Qiu visited his elders back then, didn't he witness firsthand the true talent of a poet?

By the time Qiu Feng realized what was happening and tried to cover Jiang Xiaoqi's mouth, it was too late. Jiang Xiaoqi spoke very quickly, and in a few words, she stirred up Qiu Feng's long-buried memories.

I can't recall any of his poetic talent, and I can't remember his name either. All I remember is that feignedly weak figure, which still makes me feel nauseous.

"Look at Brother Qiu's memory, have you forgotten his name? His brother was our classmate, named Song Jinyang. And isn't Song Jinyang's sister the talented poet Miss Song Qingyu?"

Back then, your relationship wasn't very... um~

Qiu Feng had no martial arts training, and his attempt to cover himself was thwarted by Li Mo, who was on standby at all times.

If it weren't for the fact that the other person was weak and could be easily slapped away by Li Mo, then anyone could touch his young master's mouth! Are his hands even clean?!

"Young master, wipe it clean!"

Li Mo dampened a clean cotton handkerchief with tea and handed it to Jiang Xiaoqi.

Although Jiang Xiaoqi wasn't a germaphobe, she still didn't disappoint her guard's kindness and wiped it a couple of times.

Li Mo put the handkerchief away with satisfaction, then glared at Qiu Feng with an unfriendly expression.

"Ah~ it's true what they say, like master, like servant~"

Jiang Xiaoqi stopped mentioning the Song siblings, as it was considered a dark chapter in her past.

I only mentioned it to change the subject and stop the other person from focusing on my poetry.

Now that the goal has been achieved, there's no need to continue.

Jiang Xiaoqi let Qiu Feng go, but the poetry gathering did not.

Just as Qiu Feng put down his pen, the Fifth Prince arrived late, having been hiding somewhere.

This kind of air-dropped pressure ballast is really boring.

However, the two people following behind him made Jiang Xiaoqi and Qiu Feng frown at the same time.

That's right, speak of the devil and he appears. Who else could these two be but the Song siblings?

"Ahem, well, this is something I can't help but keep mentioning~"

Jiang Xiaoqi turned to look at Qiu Feng, who, of course, remained completely calm.